Topic: Understanding Matter

NYS Standard	4 The Physical Setting			Time Frame/Duration: September
Content Key Idea:	3 Matter is made up of particles whose properties determine the observable characteristics of matter and it's reactivity.
Performance Indicator:	3.1 Observe and describe properties of materials, such as density, conductivity, and solubility. 3.2 Distinguish between chemical and physical changes.
Vocabulary	mixture, solution, physical property, physical change, chemical property, chemical change
Major Understandings	I/R/M	Suggested Activities	Resources		Assessments	Teacher Notes
3.1g Characteristic properties can be used to identify different materials and separate a mixture of substances into its components.	I	*Read and discuss: B24-B27: Mixtures and Solutions	Text
3.1a Substances have characteristic properties.	I	*B6 Activity – Exploring Elements *Read and discuss B28-B29: Describing Substances	Text		Activity Rubric
3.2a During a physical change a substance keeps its chemical composition and properties.	I	*Read and discuss B30-31: Describing Substances	Text
3.2c During a chemical change substances react in characteristic ways to form new substances with different physical and chemical properties.	I	*Read and discuss B32-B35: Chemical Changes/Properties	Text		Unit B Chapter 1 Lesson 4 Page 58

Topic: Energy

NYS Standard	4 The Physical Setting			Time Frame/Duration: October
Content Key Idea:	4 Energy exists in many forms, and when these forms change energy is conserved.
Performance Indicator:	4.1 Describe the sources and identify the transformations of energy observed in everyday life.
Vocabulary	kinetic energy, potential energy, sound energy, radiant energy, electrical energy, mechanical energy, chemical energy, nuclear energy, thermal energy, renewable resources, nonrenewable resources, fossil fuel
Major Understandings	I/R/M	Suggested Activities	Resources		Assessments	Teacher Notes
4.1e Energy can be considered to be kinetic or potential.	I	*B76 Activity: Modeling Roller Coaster Motion Read and discuss B78-B83: Kinetic and Potential Energy	Text		Unit B Ch 3 Lesson 1 Page 81, Rubric
4.1a The sun is a major source of energy for earth.	I, R	*Read and discuss B86-B87: What forms of energy do you use?	Text
4.1d Different forms of energy can be transformed in many ways.	I	*Read and discuss B86-B90: Forms of Energy	Text		Unit B Ch 3 Lesson 2 Page 82
4.1c Most activities in everyday life involve one form of energy being transformed into another.	I	*Read and discuss B88-B90, *Watch movie Heat and Energy	Text, Movie #2997
4.1b Fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources. Solar, wind, and water are renewable resources.	I	*Read and discuss B134-B135: Powering generators *Read and discuss C44-C47: What is a resources?	Text		Unit C Ch 2 Lesson 1 Page 121

Topic: Erie-Electromagnetism Kit

NYS Standard	4 The Physical Setting			Time Frame/Duration: November-January
Content Key Idea:	4 Energy exists in many forms, and when these forms change energy is conserved. 5 Energy and matter interact through forces that result in changes in motion.
Performance Indicator:	4.4 Observe and describe the properties of sound, light, magnetism, and electricity. 4.5 Describe situations that support the principles of conservation of energy. 5.2 Observe, describe, and compare effects of forces (gravity, electric current, and magnetism) on the motion of objects.
Vocabulary	attract, repel, force field, magnetism, magnetic, poles, armature, battery, compass, electromagnet, electromagnetism, brush, cell, energy, wavelength, opaque, translucent, reflection, refraction, vibration, frequency, lightning, system, sound, motor, magnet, insulation, force field, coil, armature
Major Understandings	I/R/M	Suggested Activities	Resources		Assessments	Teacher Notes
4.4g A magnet attracts or repels certain materials and force is greatest at its poles.	I	*Electromagnetism Kit Activity 1, 2	Erie Boces Electromagnetism Kit
5.2b Electric currents in magnets can exert a force on each other.	I	*Watch movie Magnetism *Electromagnetism Kit Activity 3	Electromagnetism Kit, Movie #233
4.5a Energy cannot be created or destroyed but changed from one form to another.	I	*Read and discuss B82-B83: Potential and Kinetic energy *Watch movie – Earth is a Giant Magnet	Text, Movie
4.4d Electrical energy can be produced from a variety of sources and transformed into almost any other form of energy.	I	*Read and discuss B88-B89: Forms of Energy *Watch Electromagnetism movie	Text, Movie #1636
4.5b Energy can change from one form to another but can produce heat.	I	*Read and discuss B88-B90: Forms of Energy	Text
4.4a Different forms of electromagnetic energy have different wavelengths.	I	*Read and discuss B91-B93: Radiant Energy	Text
4.4b Light passes through some materials sometimes refracting and reflecting in the process.	I	*Read and discuss B94-B95: Radiant Energy	Text
4.4c Vibrations in materials set up wavelength disturbances that spread from the source.	I	*Read and discuss B98-B102: Sound Energy	Text		Unit B Ch 3 Lesson 4 Page 84
4.4e Electrical circuits provide a means for transferring electrical energy.	I	*Read and discuss B112-B113: Attracting and repelling *Electromagnetism Kit Activity 4, 5, 6	Text Electromagnetism Kit
4.4f Electrically charged materials attract uncharged material.	I	*Read and discuss B112-B115: Jumping charges	Text		Unit Tes

Topic: Monroe-Rocks and Minerals Kit January 26 start

NYS Standard	4 The Physical Setting			Time Frame/Duration: January/February
Content Key Idea:	2 Many of the phenomena that we observe on Earth involve interactions among components of air, water, and land.
Performance Indicator:	2.1 Explain how the atmosphere (air), hydrosphere (water), and lithosphere (land) interact, evolve, and change. 2.2 Describe volcano and earthquake patterns, the rock cycle, and weather and climate changes.
Vocabulary	streak, hardness, atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, crust, mantle, core, plate tectonics, plates, weathering, erosion, rock cycle, igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, mineral, water vapor, humidity, evaporate, condense, precipitation, run-off, groundwater, rock, appearance, property, color, luster, opaque, translucent, transparent, texture, cleavage, hardness, streak, acid, chemical reaction, economic value
Major Understandings	I/R/M	Suggested Activities	Resources		Assessments	Teacher Notes
2.1e Rocks are composed of minerals.	I	*Rocks and Minerals Kit Activity 1	Monroe Boces Rocks and Minerals Kit
2.1c, 2.1d The outer surface of the earth is the lithosphere and hydrosphere.	M	*Read and discuss C8-C9: The Earth's Layers *Watch Movie: Earth's Crust	Text, Movie #212
2.1e Rocks are composed of minerals. 3.1a Substances have characteristic properties. 3.1g Characteristic properties can be used to identify different materials, and separate a mixture of substances into its components.	I	*Rocks and Minerals Kit Activities 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	Monroe Boces Rocks and Minerals Kit
2.1e Rocks are composed of minerals. 3.1a Substances have characteristic properties. 3.1g Characteristic properties can be used to identify different materials, and separate a mixture of substances into its components. 3.2c During a chemical change, substances react in characteristic ways to form new substances with different physical and chemical properties.	I	*Rocks and Minerals Kit Activity 9	Monroe Boces Rocks and Minerals Kit		Kit quizzes
2.2a The interior of earth is hot.	I	*C6 Activity: Model *Read and discuss C10-C11: The Earth's Layers	Text
2.1e Rocks are composed of minerals. 3.1a Substances have characteristic properties. 3.1g Characteristic properties can be used to identify different materials, and separate a mixture of substances into its components.	I	*Rocks and Minerals Kit Activity 10	Monroe Boces Rocks and Minerals Kit
2.1c Rock at earth's surface forms a nearly continuous shell around earth called the lithosphere. 2.2g Rocks are classified by their method of formation. 2.2h The rock cycle model shows how types of rock may be transformed from one type to another.	I	*Rocks and Minerals Kit Activity #11	Monroe Boces Rocks and Minerals Kit		Kit Test
2.2d Evidence shows that the continents were once together.	I	*Read and discuss C12-C13: Investigating Moving Continents	Text, Transparency 9		Activity Rubric
2.2b There are different layers within the earth with distinct properties.	I	*Read and discuss *Read and discuss C14-C15: Plate Tectonics	Text
2.2e The theory of plate tectonics.	I	*Read and discuss C16: Plate Tectonics	Text
2.2c Rock evidence supports plate movements.	I	*Read and discuss C17: Plate Tectonics	Text
2.2f Plates move and cause earthquakes.	I	*Read and discuss C17-C20: Plate Tectonics	Text		Unit C Ch 2 Lesson 2 Page 110
2.1h The process of weathering breaks down rocks to form sediment.	I	*Read and discuss C21-C23: Weathering and Erosion	Text		TM Page C23 Margin Questions
2.1g Weathering and erosion wear away the earth's surface.	I	*Read and discuss C21-C25: Erosion and Weathering	Text
2.1i Erosion and gravity work together to transport sediment.	I	*Read and discuss C24-C27: Erosion and Weathering	Text		Unit C Ch 2 Lesson 3
2.1f Fossils are found in sedimentary rocks.	I	*Read and discuss C30-C31: Rocks and Changes in Earth	Text
2.2g, 2.2h Rocks are classified by their method of formation. The rock cycle.	I	*Read and discuss C32-C34: Rocks and Changes in Earth	Text		Unit C Ch 2 Lesson 4
2.1j The water cycle.	R

Topic: Health

NYS Standard	4 Living Environment			Time Frame/Duration: March
Content Key Idea:	1 Living things are both similar to and different from each other and from nonliving things. 5 Organisms maintain a dynamic equilibrium that sustains life.
Performance Indicator:	1.2 Explain the function of the major human organ systems and their interactions. 5.2 Describe the importance of major nutrients, vitamins, and minerals in maintaining health and promoting growth, and explain the need for a constant input of energy for living organisms.
Vocabulary	excretory system, kidney, urine, urinary bladder, respiratory system, mucus, trachea, inhale, exhale, air sac, bronchial tube, diaphragm, capillary, communicable disease, pathogen, antibody, immunity, antibiotic, dependence, drug abuse
Major Understandings	I/R/M	Suggested Activities	Resources		Assessments	Teacher Notes
1.2a Each system is composed of organs and tissues which perform specific functions and interact with each other.	I	*Read and discuss A14-A15: Tissues, Organs, and Systems	Text
1.2b, 1.2e Tissues, organs, and organ systems help to provide all cells with nutrients, oxygen, and waste removal. The excretory system functions in the disposal of wast molecules.	I	*Read and discuss D20-D24: How does your body get rid of cell wastes?	Text		Unit D Ch 1 Lesson 3 Pg. 163
1.2c The digestive system breaks down food.	R	(Old Growing Healthy)	Teacher Materials
1.2 f The circulatory system moves substances to and from cells.	I		Teacher Materials
1.2g Integration of skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.	I, R		Teacher Materials
1.2h The nervous and endocrine system.	I		Teacher Materials
1.2i The reproductive system produces sex cells responsible for the production of offspring.	I		Teacher Materials
1.2d Cells use oxygen to release energy stored in food. The respiratory system supplies oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.	M	*Watch movie Respiration *Read and discuss D8-D13: How does your body take in oxygen? *Read and discuss D16-D19: How does your body use oxygen?	Text Movie #234		Unit D Ch 1 lesson 1 Pg 161 Unit D Ch 1 Lesson 2 Pg 162
1.2j Diseases	I	*Read and discuss D34-D41: What are communicable diseases? *Read and discuss D42-D47: Noncommunicable Diseases	Text		D41 Questions 1 and 2 Unit D Ch 2 Lesson 2
5.2b, 5.2c, 5.2d, 5.2e Food pyramid	I	*Read and discuss D50-D51: Getting the nutrients you need	Text		Text D55 Question 2
5.2f Infectious disease and environmental factors.	I	*Read and discuss D52-D53: Avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs *DARE Program	Text Officer Sills		Text D55 Question 3

Topic: Erie-Ecosystems Kit

NYS Standard	4 The Living Environment			Time Frame/Duration: April/May
Content Key Idea:	1 Living things are both similar to and different from each other and from nonliving things. 4 The continuity of life is sustained through reproduction and development. 5 Organisms maintain a dynamic equilibrium that sustains life. 6 Plants and animals depend on each other and their physical environment. 7 Humans decisions and activities have had a profound impact on the physical and living environment.
Performance Indicator:	1.1 Compare and contrast the parts of plants, animals, and one-celled organisms. 4.3 Observe and describe developmental patterns in selected plants and animals. 5.1 Compare the way a variety of living specimens carry out basic life functions and maintain dynamic equilibrium. 5.2 Describe the importance of major nutrients, vitamins, and minerals in maintaining health and promoting growth, and explain the need for a constant input of energy for living organisms. 6.1 Describe the flow of energy and matter through food chains and food webs. 6.2 Provide evidence that green plants make food and explain the significance of this process to other organisms. 7.1 Describe how living things, including humans, depend upon the living and nonliving environment for their survival. 7.2 Describe the effects of environmental changes on humans and other populations.
Vocabulary	virus, bacteria, cell, cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, cell wall, chloroplast, classify, kingdom, genus, species, invertebrate, vertebrate, mammal, vascular plant, egg cell, sperm cell, ecosystem, ecology, habitat, niche, population, community, photosynthesis, producer, consumer, scavenger, decomposer, energy pyramid, food web, aquarium, terrarium, pollutant, pollution, germination, pH scale, acid, base, neutral, experimental variable, watershed
Major Understandings	I/R/M	Suggested Activities	Resources		Assessments	Teacher Notes
1.1a, 1.1c, 1.1e, 1.1g Living things are made of cells. There are many cell structures and functions. Multicellular animals have similar systems that work together.	I	*Ecosystem Kit Lesson 1 *Read and discuss A8-A15: Living or Nonliving *Ecosystem Kit Lesson 2, 3	Erie Boces Kit Text		Unit A Ch 1 Lesson 1 Pg 3
1.1d Organisms can be single or multi cellular.	M	*Read and discuss A14	Text
1.1h Living things are classified by shared characteristics.	I	*Read and discuss A16-A21: Classification	Text		Unit A Ch 1 Lesson 2 Pg. 4
1.1h Living things are classified by shared characteristics.	I	*Read and discuss A24-A27: How animals are classified	Text		Unit A Ch 1 Lesson 3 Pg. 5
4.3e Patterns of development vary among plants.	I	*Read and discuss A28-A34: How plants are classified *Watch movie Plants *Read and discuss Student Activity Book Page 17-20	Text, Erie Boces Student Activity Book, Movie #2811
4.3c, 4.3d, 4.3f Various body structures change and age throughout the life cycle. 5.1a, 5.1b Animals and plants have a variety of body plans.	I	*Ecosystems Kit Lesson 4 *Read and discuss Student Activity book Mosquito Fish or Guppies and Snails	Erie Boces Ecosystems Kit		Student Observations
7.2a Ecosystems balance is the result of interactions between community and environment.	I	*Read and discuss A110-A113: What makes up an Ecosystem? *Ecosystem Kit Lesson 5, 6 *Watch movie Biosphere	Movie #211 Text		Student Observations
5.1c, 5.1g, 5.1e, 6.2a, 6.2c All organisms require energy to survive. Green plants are the producers of food which is used directly by consumers.	I	*Ecosystems Kit Reading Selection “Growing Plants” *Read and discuss A118-A122: How do living things get energy?,	Erie Boces Kit Text
5.1d The methods for obtaining nutrients vary among organisms.	M	*Ecosystems Kit Reading Selection “Isopods” and “Crickets” *Read and discuss A118-A122: How do living things get energy?,	Text Erie Boces Kit
7.1a, 7.1b, 7.1e Environments and resources effect the populations in an ecosystem.	I	*Ecosystems Kit Lesson 7, 8 *Read and discuss A114-A115: Ecosystems *Watch movie Populations	Text Erie Boces Kit Movie		Student Observations
5.2a Food provides molecules that serve as fuel and building material for all organisms.	I	*Read and discuss A123: Energy through an ecosystem	Text
6.1a Energy flows through ecosystems from the sun down.	I	*Read and discuss A123-A125: Energy through an ecosystem	Text
6.1c Matter is transferred from organisms and their physical environment.	I	*Read & discuss A123-A128: Energy in an ecosystem	Text
6.1b Food web	I	*Read and discuss A126-A128: Energy through an ecosystem	Text		Unit A Ch 4 Lesson 3
6.2b Photosynthesis	I	*Read and discuss A129-A131: Natural cycles in an ecosystem	Text		Ecosystems Unit A Test
7.1a, 7.1b, 7.1e Environments and resources effect the populations in an ecosystem.	I	*Ecosystem Kit Lesson 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16	Erie Boces Kit		Mini Conference Discussion/Participation Point of View – Diaper Debate

Topic: Monroe-Sky Watching Kit

NYS Standard	4 The Physical Setting			Time Frame/Duration: June
Content Key Idea:	1 The Earth and celestial phenomena can be described by principles of relative motion and perspective. 5 Energy and matter interact through forces that result in changes in motion.
Performance Indicator:	1.1 Explain daily, monthly, and seasonal changes on Earth. 5.1 Describe different patterns of motion. 5.2 Observe, describe, and compare effects of forces on the motion of objects.
Vocabulary	elliptical, model, asteroid, meteoroid, meteor, comet, meteorite, light year, altitude, angular distance, astrolabe, astronomical north, aurora borealis, constellation, crescent, first quarter, Geographic North, eclipse, gibbous, last quarter, lunar, Magnetic North, new moon, phase, planet, revolution, rotation, solar, solar system, star, sunspot, wane, wax, zenith, zodiac
Major Understandings	I/R/M	Suggested Activities	Resources		Assessments	Teacher Notes
1.1c The sun and planets that revolve around it make up the solar system.	I,R	*Read and discuss Text C110-C115: What makes up the solar system?	Text
1.1c The sun and planets that revolve around it make up the solar system.	I	*Sky watching Activity 1	Monroe Boces Kit
5.1b The motion of an object can be described by position, direction of motion, and speed. 1.1h The motions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars can be explained by rotation and revolution.	I	*Sky watching Activity 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7	Monroe Boces Kit Activity Sheets 1 and 2
1.1d Gravity is the force that keeps objects in orbit.	I	*Read and discuss Text C110-C115: What makes up the solar system?	Text
1.1e Most objects in the solar system have a regular and predictable motion.	I	*Read and discuss Text C116-C117: What makes up the solar system?	Text		Unit C Ch 4 Lesson 1 Pg 145
1.1i The tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation and the revolution of Earth around the sun cause seasons on Earth. 5.2a Every object exerts gravitational force on every other object.	I	*Model activity *Watch Movie Outer Space Way Out There	Teacher Materials, Movie #244
1.1a Earth's sun is an averaged sized star.	M	*Read and discuss C118-C119: Stars	Text
1.1b Other stars are like the sun but are so far away they look like points of light.	M	*Sky Watching Kit Activity 9 *Read and discuss C120-C121: Stars *Watch movie The Sun	Movie #2988 Monroe Boces Kit		“Ongoing Assessment Questions” #1 & 2 located in margin of TM pg. 121
1.1h The motions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars across the sky can be explained by rotation and revolution. 1.1e Most objects in the solar system have a regular and predictable motion.	M	*Sky Watching Activity 10, 11	Monroe Boces Kit		Activity Sheet #3
1.1e Most objects in the solar system have a regular and predictable motion.	I	*Sky Watching Activity 12	Monroe Boces Kit		Activity Sheet #4 Sky Watching Test